2016
Don’t Leave Home Without It

CS readers weigh in on what they must have in their suitcase when they hit the road.
Nov 01
The Power of Perseverance : Baritone Brian Mulligan

The wait required for dramatic voices to mature and come into their own can be frustrating—and nobody understands this better than Brian Mulligan. And, yet, rather than dwell on the frustration, the baritone found roles he could sing while waiting for the roles he would one day sing. That wait is over now, and Mulligan is embracing the dramatic baritone repertoire door opening before him.
Nov 01
Do Men Belt?

The terms “belt” and “legit” have clear and understood distinctions for a female singer. But how do you differentiate the upper register of the male voice as used in musical theatre vs. opera? Andrew White explores 
the possibilities.
Nov 01
From the Editor : The Singing Life

I used to have a drawer full of hairbrushes. Seriously, there were probably 15 or more of every shape, size, and color. And it’s not because I’m obsessed with hairbrushes
Nov 01
Picture This : Ideas for Your Photos

Four photographers share what they think makes a great photo shoot and, thus, great photos.
Nov 01
The Music Major Minute : Rules of Art Songs . . . Art Songs Rule!

If you want to ultimately sing opera, why must you spend so much time in the university setting singing art songs? Discover (or rediscover) the value of this treasure trove of music for your vocal and artistic development.
Nov 01
Carol Vaness
Stage Left: : When Singers Retire from Performing

Singers discuss how they decided to call it quits, what it meant to leave the stage, and how they are now finding fulfillment in life after singing.
Nov 01
The Singer’s Library: : Telling Secrets–Crucial Clues for Constructing 
a Career

In Voice Secrets: 100 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Singer, authors Matthew Hoch and Linda Lister uncover the essential elements of building success as a singer.
Nov 01
How Daily Habits Make A Better Singer

Recently I came across an article online that talked about successful people and some of the things they have going for them.  One thing that stood out among them was
Oct 24
Why You Should Participate in a Summer Voice Program

Many singers participate in study programs abroad during the summer. As a voice teacher and faculty member for a summer program in Italy, I am often asked, why should singers
Oct 17
Why should I pay attention to Social Media as an Opera Singer

As technology and its uses become more robust, the opera singer must also adapt quickly to remain connected to audiences and knowledgeable of current opera performance practices and techniques.   It
Oct 11
The Music Major Minute: : Playing Well With Others

Considerations from Robert Schumann’s ‘Advice to Young Musicians’
Oct 01

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